Transformational Triumphs: The Triple Option Football Academy Impact
November 30, 2024
The Triple Option Football Academy, under the guidance of Dr. Lou Cella, has transformed high school football teams across the U.S. From record-breaking seasons to unexpected state championships, these success stories showcase the dramatic improvements in team performance, strategy, and morale following Dr. Cella’s camps and online academy. This list ranks 35 remarkable turnarounds, highlighting the power of specialized coaching and strategic Flexbone Triple Option offensive installation.
1. **Tyrone, OK (2020)** – From 5-5 to State Champions, scoring 668 points in 13 games.
2. **Falls City HS, TX (2010)** – First-ever Regional and State Championship, scoring 680 points in 15 games.
3. **Pamlico County, NC (2018)** – Advanced to State Championship with 31 players, 12 freshmen, scoring 638 points.
4. **Bayfield HS, CO (2011)** – Undefeated regular season, advanced to State Championship with an average OL weight of 180 pounds.
5. **Hollister San Benito HS, CA (2011)** – Undefeated in conference, TCAL Championship, State Quarterfinals in CIF Division 1.
6. **Timmonsville HS, SC (2011)** – From 1-9 to State Semifinals with only 21 players.
7. **Wyman King Academy, SC (2022)** – Advanced to State Championship game.
8. **Pamlico County, NC (2017)** – From 2 wins to 9 wins, State Quarterfinals, scoring 508 points.
9. **Cashmere High School, WA (2013)** – Broke school records for rushing/total yards, State Semifinals.
10. **Odessa-Harrington, WA (2016)** – 12-0 record, played in State Championship.
11. **Piedra Vista, NM (2012)** – From 3 wins to 9 wins, State Quarterfinals.
12. **Haverford High, PA (2024)** – From 1-9 to 11-2, breaking school record for wins.
13. **Johnson HS, NJ (2011)** – From worst season to State Quarterfinals.
14. **Scobey, MT (2024)** – From 2 wins to State Semifinals.
15. **Hollis, OK (2022)** – From 2-6 to 8 wins, averaging 400+ yards/game.
16. **Seminole County, GA (2011)** – Broke school record for wins, State Quarterfinals.
17. **Kasson-Mantorville, MN (2017)** – First undefeated regular season in nearly 10 years, high offensive stats.
18. **Lakewood HS, SC (2011)** – First 5-0 start, broke win record, made playoffs.
19. **Hancock County, KY (2017)** – From 3 wins to 7 wins, second round in State Playoffs.
20. **Questa, NM (2024)** – Matched 8 years of wins in one season.
21. **BCC, MD (2023)** – Advanced to State Quarterfinals for the first time in 30+ years.
22. **Tussey Mountain HS, PA (2018)** – From 1-9 to 8 wins, District Semifinals.
23. **Rainier, WA (2017)** – Best season in 26 years, State Quarterfinals.
24. **Ontario Christian, CA (2019)** – Advanced to CIF State Quarterfinals, set school records.
25. **Corning High School, NY (2014)** – State Quarterfinals.
26. **Hereford HS, MD (2013)** – Conference Championship in coach’s final season.
27. **Regis, OR (2021)** – First playoff appearance in 6 years with 21 players.
28. **Garden County, NE (2019)** – Undefeated regular season.
29. **South Border, ND (2019)** – From no wins since 2016 to 4 wins, finished #17 in state.
30. **St. John Paul II, AZ (2021)** – First winning season in school history.
31. **East Davidson, NC (2021)** – From 5 wins in 3 seasons to 6 wins, made playoffs.
32. **Temple City High School, CA (2012)** – From 1 win to 5 wins, playoff berth.
33. **Poland Regional HS, ME (2011)** – Best winning percentage in school history.
34. **Riverwood HS, GA (2011)** – First 5-win season since 2005.
35. **Shadow Ridge, NV (2016)** – From 1 win to 5 wins, led state in rushing.
